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R753 OEC

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,871 mi
Last recorded101,871 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 OEC
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 101,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 100,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 100,858 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 95,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 95,298 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 92,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 90,864 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 90,863 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 84,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 72,262 miles

brake discs corroded from sitting

Pass 30 May 2015 69,273 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 69,273 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,505 miles

discs have corrosion on from sitting

sump rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,023 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,040 miles

front tyres perishing were camper stands alot

sump rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 52,470 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 57,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,388 miles

4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,127 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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R753 OEC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R753 OEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R753 OEC registered?

R753 OEC is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R753 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 OEC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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